Loren's story began in March 2023 and has now lasted nearly two years. It was originally planned to end in November, but slowly dragged into December, then New Year's Day, then the Lunar New Year, until now.
While serializing it, I always felt there was so much I wanted to say. But now that the moment has truly arrived, I seem not to know what to say.
This was my first book. There was no outline, I lacked experience, my writing was weak, my updates were sluggish, and the pacing was terrible. It had flaws everywhere—there were truly many bad parts.
I wanted to write a light romantic comedy, but some parts ended up bitter and heavy.
I wanted to write a pure magical world, but some parts became a complete mess.
I wanted to flesh out every supporting character tucked away in every corner, yet failed to write any of them clearly.
At first, driven by a burst of creative passion, I was able to update steadily through the first half. Later, though, I began getting stuck and delaying updates, while changes in my work, family, and life came one after another. Every time I sat before the computer, I had to stare blankly for a long time before I could start typing...
Fortunately, all of you readers accompanied me along the way. Despite all the stumbles, I made it to the ending. Thank you all so very much!
First, I would like to thank my editor, Penglai. He pulled this book out of the trash heap and signed it, which made the following two million-plus words possible.
Next, I would like to specifically thank several fellow readers:
Blue Belladonna Flames (also known as Guardian Knight of Sky and Earth, a famous Hermione Fanatic. During the early days when